Sunday, June 23, 2013

Sending Fun Filled Popcorn Gifts

By Lana Bray


Many popcorn gifts are packaged and filled with whimsy. It is hard to resist smiling when you first look at the bright colors and designs that are typical of these welcomed presents. The tasty contents are matched with eye popping containers that more than hint about the delicious kernels inside. The newest flavors are available and old fashioned favorites still are easy to buy.

Anyone old enough to remember happy days spent in the family kitchen patting together a load of popcorn balls. It was so much fun watching the corn pop, seeing it pour out into warm and gooey syrup, and then gather just enough to make each one just right. These are memories that last a lifetime, and the hankering for those old time flavors doesn't go away. When you give the gift of times past, young and old alike can enjoy the goodness.

Though the sweet and salty balls of yesteryear are perennial favorites, many people are expanding their taste bud horizons with spicy new flavors. Sweet mixtures rival savory in the gift lines. Caramel or butter toffee flavors are sold side by side with ranch or cracked pepper. New recipes include the unexpected hot dog or pizza versions. These could be good for a corn fan or the simply curious. Ranging from plain sea salt to hot jalapeno, with every cheese combination in between, gourmet corn recipes are often the most popular. Put all thoughts of calorie counting away when choosing the luxury items, though, as these do not skimp on butter, chocolate or sugar.

Typical gift containers are decorated with colorful graphics, birthday symbols, holiday designs, team logos and greetings for any anniversary. Boxes and bags are designed to keep all of the contents kitchen fresh. The packaging announces that these gifts are filled with fun.

Some companies combine assorted snacks along with their corn treats. It is common to find cookies, pretzels, candies and chips as part of a boxed arrangement. The variety makes for very nice gifting options. Consider sending these to a youngster who is away at summer camp, too. The gift is often packaged in kid-friendly boxes with directions for enjoying when the urge to snack hits.

The youngest in your crowd will enjoy getting a popcorn ball making kit. These have everything required for youngsters to make these delicious treats. Most include decorating supplies so that a group at a party will be entertained and make something yummy at the same time. Nobody can easily resist the fun that comes with adding decorations to enticing snacks.

Most companies will send their goods to almost any address. You simply choose the best assortment for the occasion, make your payment online using a credit card, and within a few minutes, your package will be ordered and soon on its way. It will probably take more time to decide what to send than to make your purchase. This is because the items are often so enticing that deciding can be difficult.

If you really want to let the kid inside anyone loose, then send popcorn gifts to make them smile. There are certainly plenty of containers to salute any special event. It doesn't matter whether the celebration is formal or not, the fun that comes along with each package is pretty hard to match.




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